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Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets is the 2nd Captain Underpants book written by Dav Pilkey. It starts off with George and Harold seeing a sign for the Second Annual Invention Convention competition. The principal, Mr. Krupp, sees them and says that they are banned from the competition because they caused chaos last year. George and Harold then decide to sabotage all the other kids’ inventions, except for Melvin, with whom they had made a deal. But Melvin tells Mr.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot by Jeff Kinney is a book about Greg Heffley, a wimpy kid who wants to be a big shot in sports but doesn’t want to work to get there. However, this may be his time to shine because his school is hosting a Field Day! He tries to go to the gym with his dad, but his low knowledge of the gym gets him, and his dad kicked out. The big day finally comes, Field Day! Unfortunately, his team didn’t perform as well as he hoped.

Harry Potter’s second year at Hogwarts takes a turn for the worse when a hidden chamber is opened, unleashing a dark creature that terrorizes students. As fear spreads throughout the school, Harry, Hermione, and Ron are determined to piece together clues about the chamber’s origins and its connection to Salazar Slytherin. With the help of a mysterious diary, they uncover bewildering secrets about the school’s past - but time is running out, and Harry must face grave danger before his closest friends succumb to the growing threat.

In his third year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter faces a new threat when Sirius Black, a highly dangerous prisoner believed to be one of Voldemort’s followers, escapes from Azkaban, the jail for the most ruthless rule-breakers of the wizarding world. Rumors spread that Sirius is coming after Harry, prompting Dumbledore to lock the school down, surrounding it with terrifying, soul-sucking dementors. As Harry dives deeper into the situation, he learns new information about his fateful past, and the event that changed his life forever. 

For Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth book of the Harry Potter series, Harry is unexpectedly selected to participate in the legendary Triwizard Tournament, a magical competition meant for only the most talented wizards. With three dangerous tasks laid ahead of him, Harry will have to take heavy losses, face massive, fire breathing dragons, and navigate a treacherous maze. His journey will take an unexpected turn for the worse when Voldemort’s return becomes inevitable.

Eleven-year-old Harry Potter is first introduced to the wizarding world by a towering, sasquatch looking man named Hagrid, who informs him that he’s a wizard and is invited to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Here, he will begin a journey of magic like no other. He will make loyal friends, learn of the rich history of the magical world, and conjure otherworldly spells. Along the way, he will uncover secrets about his dark past and face off against the most dangerous wizard known to man - all in his first year.

In Point Blank, Alex Rider faces another deadly challenge, navigating the treacherous world of wealthy and powerful individuals. He's sent to infiltrate Point Blanc Academy, an elite school harboring dark secrets. As Alex uncovers a sinister plot, danger lurks around every corner. He must use his wits and cunning to survive. The stakes are higher than ever. Horowitz's expertise in crafting thrillers shines. Intricate plot twists keep readers engaged. Alex's growth as a spy is impressive.

In Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot, the twelfth book in the series, George and Harold face their smelliest villain yet. Sir Stinks-A-Lot, a gym teacher turned evil, devises a plan to mind-control students into becoming well-behaved robots, and only Captain Underpants can stop him.

In the eleventh book, Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000, one of George and Harold’s oldest foes, the Turbo Toilet 2000, makes a comeback. After being accidentally reanimated, the Turbo Toilet 2000 seeks revenge, leading to a chaotic battle between it and Captain Underpants.

Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers is the ninth book in Dav Pilkey’s series, bringing back the fan-favorite villain, Tippy Tinkletrousers. This time, Tippy’s time-traveling antics lead to an epic adventure where George and Harold face school bullies and even go back in time to kindergarten.